The Preacher Man
Rivers of Redemption: Battling Temptations in The Preacher Man's Melody
Lyrics
Take me down to the river
Desire to undergo a transformative experience symbolized by going to the river.
The water's gonna hear my sins
Belief that confessing sins will have an impact on the surroundings.
The Preacher says, "son be careful
Preacher warning about potential negative consequences of certain actions.
Or you might end up like him"
Cautionary advice to avoid ending up in an undesirable situation like the preacher.
Mama don't you know I'm tired
Expression of weariness or exhaustion to the mother.
I'm thinkin that I just might quit
Contemplation of quitting or giving up.
You're better off going out on your own
Suggestion that independence is preferable, but hesitation may lead to negative consequences.
But if you hesitate the devil wins
Warning that indecision may lead to succumbing to temptation or negative influences.
You see me as a paycheck
Perception of oneself as a source of financial gain for others.
I see it now, so I left
Realization of being exploited and the decision to leave.
Got one foot walking the line all day
Struggle to maintain a balance or make the right choices in life.
The other one's still in bed
Indication of being torn between responsibilities and the desire to rest.
Teacher said not to listen to the voices in my head
Advice from a teacher to ignore negative thoughts or influences.
You can hide what you do but not what you did
Recognition that actions have consequences, and past actions cannot be concealed.
And if you hesitate, the devil wins
Reiteration that hesitation can lead to negative outcomes, possibly influenced by external forces.
Last time, I knew I should've listened
Regret for not heeding advice or warnings in the past.
This time, I know just what to do
Confidence in making the right decisions this time based on past experiences.
Take me down to the river
Repetition of the desire for a transformative experience at the river, possibly emphasizing its importance.
The water's gonna drown my sins
Expectation that the river will cleanse or wash away sins.
You're better off going out on your own
Encouragement to pursue independence, but a reminder of the consequences of hesitation.
But if you hesitate, the devil wins
Reiteration of the idea that succumbing to hesitation can have negative consequences, possibly influenced by external forces.
If you hesitate, the devil wins
Warning about the detrimental effects of hesitation and its association with negative outcomes.
If you hesitate, the devil wins
Repetition of the cautionary message regarding the negative impact of hesitation, particularly in relation to external influences or the devil.
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